Famous Quotes & Sayings

J. K. Rowling

'-mediocre, arrogant as his father, a determined rule-breaker, delighted to find himself famous, attention-seeking and impertinent -' said Severus. 'You see what you expect to see, Severus.' said Dumbledore.

J. K. Rowling

'It was stupid, thinking it was him, I mean, I knew he was dead' Harry muttered. 'You think the dead we loved ever truly leave us? You think that we don't recall them more clearly than ever in times of great trouble? Your father is alive in you, Harry, and shows himself most plainly when you have need of him....You know, Harry, in a way you did see your father last night....You found him inside yourself.'

J. K. Rowling

'It only put me in Gryffindor,' said Harry in a defeated voice, 'because I asked not to go in Slytherin...' 'Exactly' said Dumbledore, beaming once more. 'Which makes you very different from Tom Riddle. It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.'

J. K. Rowling

'You all righ'?' he said gruffly. 'Yeah,' said Harry. 'No, yeh're not,' said Hagrid. 'Of course yeh're not. But yeh will be.'

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Be tough minded but tenderhearted.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Be the first to say, "Hello".

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yard.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Be kinder than necessary.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Every so often, let your spirit of adventure triumph over your good sense.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Believe in love at first sight.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Every so often, push your luck.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Once a month, go to lunch with someone who knows more about your business than you do.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

After you've work hard to get what you want, take the time to enjoy it.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Share your knowledge and you become immortal.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Everyone wears an invisible sign that reads "Notice me. Make me feel important."

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Hire people more for their judgment than for their talents.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

When there's a piano to be moved, don't reach for the stool.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Celebrate even small victories.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Plant more flowers than you pick

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Remember that winners do what losers don't want to do.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Learn to listen. Opportunity sometimes knocks very softly.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Strive for excellence, not perfection.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Take care of your reputation. It's your most valuable asset.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Give people a second chance, but not a third.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

The shortest way to get anywhere is to have good company.

Nikki Reed

I think we learn some of the greatest lessons in life from animals, whether it's love, suffering, or the value of silence.

Neal A. Maxwell

There are also flat periods in life which may well be the periods during which-before new lessons come- the past lessons of life are allowed to seep, quietly and deeply, into the marrow of the soul. These outwardly flat periods, when enduring well may not seem very purposeful,, are probably the times when needed attitudinal alignments are quietly occurring.

Kip Winger

The main thing is that I've been studying composition for the last four years. I'd say it's the life experience combined with the lessons that enabled me to go much further.

Oprah Winfrey

The greatest lesson of life is that you are responsible for your life.

Gillian Anderson

My whole belief system is that our paths are drawn for us. I believe in reincarnation. I believe we're here to learn and grow. We choose how we come into this life based on what it is we have to learn. Some people have harder lessons than others.

R. Buckminster Fuller

I'm not a genius. I'm just a tremendous bundle of experience.

Ian Somerhalder

Every life lesson that trickled its way into my being came from a mutually respectful relationship between the environment and my family. We were raised to appreciate the teachings of animals and the untouched magnificence of raw natural beauty. This understanding of our precious and complex ecosystem has carried me throughout every chapter of my life and is a significant column of my identity.

Joseph Brodsky

For boredom speaks the language of time, and it is to teach you the most valuable lesson of your life - the lesson of your utter insignificance.